Electrolyzer and method of use

US11417901B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Sichao Ma · Berkeley, US
• Sara Hunegnaw · Oakland, US
• Ziyang Huo · Moraga, US
• Kendra P. Kuhl · Oakland, US
• Etosha R. Cave · Berkeley, US
• Ashley D. Mishra · Berkeley, US
• Edward Izett · Berkeley, US
• Alvin Leung · San Francisco, US
• Timothy A. Bekkedahl · Fremont, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 18, 2019
• Grant date: Aug 16, 2022
• Expiry date: Jul 6, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y02E60/50
• WIPO field: Surface technology, coating
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Provided herein are methods for operating carbon oxide (COx) reduction reactors (CRR) and related apparatus. In some embodiments, the methods involve shutting off, reducing, or otherwise controlling current during various operation stages including hydration, break-in, normal operation, planned shut-offs, and extended shutoff or storage periods.